Cameroonian Football Star Dies After Getting Hit By Object On Field

“My thoughts go out to the family and friends of this young man who enjoyed his job peacefully and went further to pursue his passion for football abroad,” said Issa Hayatou, the president of the Confederation Of African Football, in a statement.

He also added that “African football cannot be the breeding ground for hooliganism whatsoever. We expect exemplary sanctions to be taken against this grave act of violence.”

Ebosse lead the league in scoring for the 2013-14 season with 17 goals.